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Instant Pot Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Filled with a delightfully creamy blend of flavorful cheeses and fresh spinach these Instant Pot Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells make a comforting pasta dish you can toss into your Instant Pot frozen and still have a hot meal on the table fast.</p>
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Instant Pot Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells - Dump and Go Dinner

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup chop Spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 12 individual cook Jumbo/Large Shells

Serving Day Ingredients

  • 12 fluid ounces Marinara Sauce
  • 1/2 cups Water
  • 1/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add water.
  3. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the mixture into the shells and place them on top of the sauce.
  5. Cover the shells with the rest of the sauce.
  6. Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
  7. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  8. Quick release pressure.
  9. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let melt.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  2. Spoon the mixture into the shells and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Flash freeze stuffed shells.
  4. Divide frozen shells among indicated number of round freezer containers.
  5. Seal, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
  2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in indicated container.**
  3. Add water and trivet to the Instant Pot.
  4. Add stuffed shells to the Instant Pot. Spoon a bit of the sauce on top of the shells. Pour in additional sauce.
  5. Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
  6. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  7. Quick release pressure.
  8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let melt.

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